On the GB News breakfast show, Claire and fellow guest Kevin Craig discussed the Conservative leadership battle and fears that Putin will cut off gas for Europe… They returned to talk about the economic crisis, facial recognition technology for border control, Boris Johnson’s plan for 30 new peers, and predictions of the demise of TV. … Read more
Claire joined Marr and documentary maker Michael Cockerell to discuss Boris Johnson’s final appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions, his appointment of Claire and others to the Lords, and his squandering of the ‘Brexit energy’ that got him elected. Watch the discussion on LBC’s site. Claire appears at 46 mins in.
Claire was interviewed by political commentator John Anderson, a sixth-generation farmer and grazier who spent 19 years in the Australian Parliament. They discussed British politics and society in the aftermath of Boris Johnson’s resignation, touching upon free speech, the power of bureaucracy, the green movement and cultural pessimism, among others. Listen here.
Claire, Will Geddes and Mike Graham picked their Plank Of The Week. Their nominations were Nish Kumar, Jolyon Maugham, Boris Johnson, Penny Mordaunt, Bernie Ecclestone, Gary Lineker, the UK Health Security Agency, the BBC and ASLEF.
“Fate doesn’t hand you things… the populist instinct still exists… what’s happening is there’s a shake up of post-war politics, history’s on the move and we don’t know which way it’s going to go…” Claire, Will Lloyd, Aris Roussinos and host Freddie Sayers on what happens next.
Claire and fellow guest Kevin Craig reviewed the papers on Breakfast with Stephen & Anne, discussing stories about Tory rebel plots to oust the PM, ‘gender flexible’ civil servants… …the alleged Labour-LibDem pact for the Tiverton and Wakefield by-elections, the overturn of Roe Versus Wade by the US Supreme Court, noisy London restaurants and hugging … Read more
Claire made a return appearance on Dewbs & Co., along with Martin Daubney, Kevin Craig and host Michelle Dewberry. The panel reflected on the six year anniversary of the Brexit referendum, the proposal for a Bill of Rights, and teenage sexting.
Claire took part in the BBC’s Any Questions? at Boston Centre Stage, Holyhead, along with Conservative MP Virginia Crosbie, Deputy Leader of Welsh Labour Carolyn Harris, the Plaid Cymru MP Ben Lake and chair Chris Mason. The panel answered questions from the audience about the ethical expectations of a Prime Minister, ambulance waiting times, Boris … Read more
Claire returned to the Planet Normal podcast as guest ‘co-pilot’ to help regular presenter Liam Halligan dissect the week’s judicial jousting and performative politics. Topics discussed include: the identity crisis of the Conservative party, the European Court of Human Rights intervening to stop the deportation of migrants to Rwanda, the attitude of the EU to … Read more
Claire joined presenter Jo Coburn and fellow guests Andrew Bowie, Lord Collins and Grace Blakeley to discuss the resignation of Boris Johnson’s ethics advisor, Keir Starmer’s attempt to inject humour into his PMQ’s performance, the concept of ‘evil’ in politics, and calls to stop celebrating hot weather. Watch Politics Live on iPlayer.